Guided Tour of Mértola and the São Domingos Mine

This visit begins in Mértola with a visit to the museums and the castle, the second part of the visit is at the Mina de São Domingos with a special visit to the old mines and the tapada grande.

Guided Tour/Tour Guide Mértola and São Domingos Mine

Museums of Mértola

Mértola's museums highlight the town's rich historical heritage, with the Mértola Museum focusing on archaeological artifacts from the Roman and Islamic eras, and the Sacred Art Museum exploring the religious heritage.

Mertola Castle

Mértola Castle is a medieval fortification located on a hilltop, offering panoramic views over the city and the Guadiana River. Originally built by the Moors, it was later expanded by the Christians. Today, its ruins, including towers and walls, are an important tourist and historical attraction, offering an insight into the region’s medieval and Islamic past.

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Visit to the Mine

The São Domingos Mine in southern Portugal was an important source of copper, operating mainly in the 19th century and until 1966. Its exploitation left a significant historical and environmental legacy, with traces of the old industrial facilities still visible in the region.

Explore Tapada Grande

Tapada Grande, formerly linked to the copper mining of the Mina de São Domingos, is now a river beach. The area, which in the past was used for the storage and processing of ore, has been transformed into a leisure area, preserving traces of mining activity while offering a space for bathing and recreation.